Public Policy

What You Need to Know About Public Policy This Week... News From the Council House to Vote on Infrastructure and Reconciliation Packages Federal Healthcare Open Enrollment Extended Remembering the Sacrifices of the Nation's Veterans Happening in the States News from the Council A Big Thank…

Many of us know that the philanthropic community has a critical role to play in addressing the increase in hate and hate crimes, but it’s not easy to figure out how to tackle this work. The Council on Foundations’ white paper, Values-Aligned Philanthropy: Foundations Resisting Hate and Extremism,…

What You Need to Know About Public Policy This Week... News From the Council Government Shutdown Averted: Debt Ceiling Looms IRS Release "Tax Tip" on Charitable Deduction Child Tax Credit Sign-Up Period Extended to November 15 Congress Discusses Economic Impacts of COVID-19 What’s Happening…

What You Need to Know About Public Policy This Week... News From the Council Congress Juggles Government Funding and Presidential Priorities Operation Allies Welcome: Assisting Afghanistan Nationals' Resettlement in the U.S.  Child Tax Credit Sign-Up Deadline: October 15 Senate Confirms…

Nonprofits and their funders know this challenge all too well—an organization has a great idea, so they begin to seek capital from funders or foundations. They hear the same answer regularly – “It sounds like a great idea. Come back to us after you’re further along.” This presents a chicken and egg…

Workplaces across the globe are in flux—and many are changing for the better. With more remote offerings, flexibility, and accommodations, we face a generational opportunity to codify accessibility and inclusion in institutions that have been exclusive for far too long. Despite these changes, our…

As we continue to navigate a new normal amid a global pandemic, philanthropy has a moral obligation to create spaces for everyone’s voice to be heard, valued, and represented in building common ground to achieve more together. How do we advance the greater good in our community? How do we build…

What You Need to Know About Public Policy This Week... News From the Council Eviction Moratorium Expires This Weekend House Passes Appropriations Bill States Encouraged to Educate Eligible Immigrants about Medicaid Coverage Department of Commerce Announces Investing in America's Communities…

The ACE Act, sponsored by Sen. Angus King (I-ME) and Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA), would modify existing rules relating to donor advised funds (“DAFs”), make certain changes to the rules for the excise tax on undistributed income of private foundations, and exempt certain private foundations from the…

Thank you for joining David Kass, the Council's Vice President of Government Affairs, for a members-only discussion on the Initiative to Accelerate Charitable Giving draft policy proposal. The discussion focused on what was included within the proposal and what we are hearing from the Hill. …

Note: Snapshot will not be published while Congress has adjourned for Thanksgiving recess. In This Week's Edition of Snapshot... News from the Council News from the Hill Executive and Regulatory Affairs Happening in the States News from the Council Nonprofit Community…

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The Coronavirus - THE MORE YOU KNOW World Health Organization: Situation Dashboard How Philanthropy Can Respond: Center for Disaster Philanthropy Council on Foundations: COVID-19 Resource Hub List of COVID-19 Response Funds Council's Comprehensive Coronavirus…

With Congress adjourned for the summer, Snapshot will not be published again until September 18. We will issue breaking news as stimulus talks continue or consequential presidential actions occur. The Coronavirus - THE MORE YOU KNOW World Health Organization: Situation Dashboard How…